Founder and CEO of Bowery Legal
Joined February 2011
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What is the difference between a stock sale versus an asset sale? Which one is better for a founder? #bowerylegal #mergersandacquisitions #assetsale #stocksale #venturecapital #startuplegal
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Most people only see the front end of fintech. The app. The card. The payment. But underneath that experience is an enormous amount of infrastructure and some of fintech’s biggest opportunities are hiding there.
@RoryOReilly, cofounder and CEO of @KnotAPIs, joined me on the pod to talk about how Knot is rewiring fintech and transforming financial connectivity.
We dive into:
- Why keeping a card “top of wallet” is harder than it sounds.
- The infrastructure required to connect financial institutions with thousands of merchants.
- Why security and compliance are foundational, not afterthoughts, in fintech.
- Where blockchain and stablecoins could fit into the financial stack.
- Rory’s unconventional path from selling shoes with his family to building fintech companies with his brother.
What I particularly enjoyed about this conversation is that Knot is tackling a problem most consumers don't even realize exists. The biggest innovations in fintech may not be the products we see, they may be the infrastructure quietly making everything work.
Special thanks to Rory for joining me on the pod.
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Common mistakes founders make during an M&A process. It starts with the LOI. A good perspective from Eric Broad and his legal team.
#bowerylegal #mergersandacquisitions #startups #venturecapital #manda #loi #startuplegal
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What is a pre-diligence audit? How does it apply to founders during an M&A process?
#prediligence #manda #startups #venturecapital #founders #bowerylegal
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Watch this breakdown to understand exactly how redemption rights act as a crucial safety net for startup investors and a potential ticking time bomb for founders.
#redemptionrights #startuplegal #bowerylegal #venturecapital
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How do investors protect their downside with liquidation preferences. Hear from @broaderic.
#startups #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startuplegal #bowerylegal
Most founders treat the M&A term sheet as a formality.
It’s not — it sets the anchor for price, structure, and leverage, and once signed, it’s very hard to change.
Here's a new Bowery Legal apost that provides a quick breakdown of what to watch for and why it matters.
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Why do founders need to raise money from only accredited investors? This is so important to know.
#accreditedinvestors #fundraising #venturecapital #angelinvesting #bowerylegal #startups
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M&A deals aren't one-size-fits-all—structure matters a ton. The choice dramatically impacts taxes, liability transfer, approvals needed, timing, and even post-closing operations.📑🔥
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#assetpurchase #stockpurchase #mergersandacquisitions #startups
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What is Founder's Preferred Stock? Why should you use Founder's Preferred Stock? Some great bits from Eric Broad this week.
#bowerylegal #founderstock #venturecapital #startups #legal
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What can startup founders learn from a world-class charity auctioneer?
A lot more than you'd think.
@LydiaFenet, the Founder and CEO of Lydia Fenet Agency, has raised over $1B with nothing but a mic, a crowd, and pure sales genius. In our latest episode, she breaks down how auction psychology translates directly to fundraising, enterprise sales, and closing high-stakes deals.
If you’re closing big deals, this deserves your attention.
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@broaderic breaks down the basic but critical things everyone should understand about Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies — what you’re agreeing to, how your data is used, and where the real risks hide.
#termsandconditions #privacypolicies #startuplegal #bowerylegal
Eric Broad retweeted
if the Eagles lose they have no one to blame but Nick Sirianni for appointing a terrible OC because he's a pal & then not reassigning play calling when it was clear that the OC was horrible
wasting an elite defense because you wanted to let your buddy call offensive plays
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Stock options are a common form of equity compensation that startup founders use as a tool to attract talent, reward early contributors, and enable others to share in the future growth of their company. Here is a great guide from us.
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝟐𝟎-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
From 200+ portfolio companies to 9 unicorns, 15 co-founded startups, and a half-billion-dollar platform — this conversation is a masterclass in building an institution, not just a fund.
Highlights from my conversation with Mark Peter Davis (@mpd )
(0:00) Introduction
(0:31) Evolution and counterintuitive lessons in venture investing
(3:25) Reconciling investment worldviews and managing liquidity
(7:35) Decision-making and aligning VC incentives with LP interests
(12:03) Building an enduring institution and measuring success
(18:07) Achieving access to competitive deals and proprietary deal flow
(24:24) Competitive tension's impact on investment support
(27:19) Integrity and resources in VC partnerships
(30:02) Entrepreneurial experience's value in venture capital
(32:24) Startups' challenges and the role of pattern recognition
(35:24) Unlearning and cognitive restructuring in entrepreneurship
(37:23) Mastering the complexities of long-term entrepreneurship
(38:11) Timeless advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and enduring success
(41:51) Closing remarks
🎥 Full episode below 👇
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Reminder that Eric Broad will be co-hosting a sell-side M&A webinar this week. If you, or anyone you know, are a founder that is preparing for an exit sometime in the coming months or years come join us on Nov. 5 from 12pm-1pm EST.
Link to register: lnkd.in/e7tSyw3M
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Eric Broad outlines some basic differences between common stock and preferred stock. 💸
#commonstock #preferredstock #startups #venturecapital #bowerylegal #capitlization #fundraising
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Eric Broad shares why it is so special to setup your company in Delaware.
#bowerylegal #startups #companyformation #entityformation #venturecapital
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As a founder how should you treat the money you put in the early days of the business? Eric Broad shares some great advice on how to think about it and provides some good options.
#bowerylegal #foundercaptial #founderinvestment #venturecapital #startups